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Californite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
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8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Californite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite and Alexandrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Californite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Californite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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